Luxor Governorate

Egypt

Pharaonic drawing on the wall of the Temple of Abu Simbel. in Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt, near the border with Sudan.
Pharaonic drawing on the wall of the Temple of Abu Simbel. in Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt, near the border with Sudan.
What remains of giant columns at Medinet Habu, with the name of Ramesses Hekaiunu, the last of the great pharaohs, inscribed on them. #architecture
Beautiful colors at Medinet Habu. #architecture
The Great Hypostyle Hall in the Karnak Temple Complex is the largest hypostyle hall in the world and consists of 134 columns representing the papyrus flower. It was built by King Seti I and completed by his son Ramesses II. #Details
Tip: A Nile river boat cruise will give you quick and easy access to ancient sites like Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and others.

Popular cities in Luxor Governorate

Luxor
Luxor
Known for Temples, Rivers and Relaxing
Explore relaxing Luxor: its temples, history, museums, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Valley of the Kings
  • Luxor Temple
  • Karnak
Hatshepsut temple in Luxor.
Armant
Venture to sights like Nile as you discover the local area in Armant.
Qus
Qus
Venture to sights like Nile as you discover the local area in Qus.
Naqadah
Naqadah
Venture to sights like Nile as you discover the local area in Naqadah.
Nagaa Abu Tarbush
Nagaa Abu Tarbush
Check out Karnak and Luxor Market—just a couple of the sights around Nagaa Abu Tarbush.